Hollywood has nothing on ancient Romans’ own Colosseum stories. It’s no surprise that blockbusters like “Gladiator II” embellish historical facts to make sure audiences are entertained.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

In a historic first, the ancient Roman Colosseum will host a Mevlevi whirling dervish ceremony as the closing event of the ...

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

ROME, Italy — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that ...

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

ROME, Italy — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that ...

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.